Song of the Brook Chapters 1-4 Flashcards

Johnson Family Overview

• The Johnson family consists of four children: John (10), Hilda (9), Lois (5), and a baby named Sigurd.

Relocation Details

• The family relocated to Bellingham, Washington.
• Their journey across the country was completed by train.

Family Connections

• Ole is introduced as Papa's cousin.
• Ole's family includes his wife Bertha and daughter Thora, with Thora having a brother named Robert.

Hilda's Impressions

• Hilda was fond of several features in Thora's house: her bedroom adorned with pink ruffles, the convenience of an indoor bathroom, and the presence of a piano.
• In their new home, Hilda appreciated her bedroom for its cleanliness, a perfect window for listening to the brook, and the comfort of a soft cornhusk mattress.

Home Condition and Community Support

• The new home was disappointing due to its rundown condition, trash, and dirt prevalent throughout the property.
• The Olsen family welcomed the Johnsons on their first night, offering dinner and generous gifts of raspberry and strawberry plants along with potato seeds.

Woodland Discoveries

• John and Hilda unexpectedly discovered a shack in the woods.
• During their adventure, Lois experienced a sting from nettles and fell into the brook.

Coping Mechanisms

• When feeling lost in the woods, Hilda turned to prayer for guidance.
• Hilda and Lois both suffered bedbug bites, resulting in red spots on their arms.

Crossing the Brook

• The children cleverly employed a log bridge to cross the brook during their explorations.

Historical Context

• A "horseless carriage" is an antiquated term for a car.
• The term "seamstress" refers to a woman skilled in sewing.